Published on July 15, 2025

Data Security in Health Tech: Our Non-Negotiables

Your medical information is some of the most personal data you own. When you entrust it to a digital platform, you deserve the highest possible standard of security and privacy. In the health tech sector, data security isn't just a feature—it is the foundation upon which all trust is built.

The statistics are sobering. According to industry reports, the healthcare sector suffers the most expensive data breaches, averaging over $10 million per incident globally. In India alone, millions of patient records have been compromised in recent years. This is why, as we developed our Personal & Family Secure Medical Vault, we established a set of non-negotiable security principles.

1. End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)

This is our first and most critical line of defense. E2EE ensures that your data is encrypted on your device before it is ever transmitted and can only be decrypted by authorized devices. This means that we, as the service provider, cannot access or read your sensitive medical records, prescriptions, or lab reports. Even in the unlikely event of a server breach, the stolen data would be nothing more than unreadable gibberish to the attackers.

2. Zero-Knowledge Architecture

Building on E2EE, a zero-knowledge framework means the service holds no knowledge of the passwords or encryption keys used to protect your data. Your password is your key, and it is never transmitted to our servers. This puts you, and only you, in control of your data. While this places more responsibility on the user to remember their password, it is the only way to guarantee true privacy and security.

3. Compliance by Design

Regulatory compliance is not an afterthought; it is woven into the fabric of our development process. We design our systems from the ground up to meet and exceed the requirements of data protection laws like India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023, and take inspiration from global standards like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the US. This includes principles of data minimization (collecting only what is absolutely necessary), purpose limitation, and clear, transparent consent mechanisms.

4. Regular Security Audits and Penetration Testing

No system is impenetrable, and threats are constantly evolving. A non-negotiable part of our security posture is continuous vigilance. We are committed to conducting regular, independent security audits and penetration tests. These "ethical hacking" exercises simulate real-world attacks, allowing us to identify and patch potential vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.

Your Health, Your Data, Your Control

At Adhishtanam, we believe that empowering users with control over their health information begins with providing a platform they can unequivocally trust. Our non-negotiable security principles are our promise to you that your most sensitive data will be protected with the rigor and respect it deserves.